Monday, January 4

NPR's Kitchen Window's Most Viewed Stories of 2009

Happy New Year, everyone! Thank you for reading, commenting, cooking, (and eating!) with me in 2009. I look forward to sharing many more stories and many more of my (er, sometimes my mom's) recipes with you this year. I will also be introducing something totally new. Well, new for me anyway. I can't wait to show you soon.

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place slices, buttered side down, on a clean work surface. Place both slices of cheese on one slice of bread, slightly overlapping them. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up. Close the sandwich.

Place sandwich in a preheated nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt. Flip the sandwich with a spatula, pressing lightly to flatten. Cook 1 minute, or until it is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Slice in half on the diagonal. Eat it while it's hot.

If you're feeling adventuresome, try dousing the sandwich in maple syrup and eating it with a knife and fork. I know it sounds insane, but a friend introduced me to it back in school and once I got past the strangeness of it, I had to admit it was pretty good. Works best with cheddar.

Wow (though not the least bit surprised, I've always loved your NPR articles - AND your blog posts!)... but none of your commenters have yet mentioned the "surprise" or new thing that you hinted at! I must be the only curious reader... can't wait to hear! And Happy 2010!